Varsity Head Coach - Softball

KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 5,300 - 6,400; Full time

Job summary

King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham, Massachusetts seeks a Head Coach to lead the athletics program, develop student skill, and foster discipline and sportsmanship.

The role involves planning practices, ensuring safety, maintaining season records, enforcing sportsmanship, and coordinating with the Athletics Director. A valid teaching certificate and PE/coaching coursework are preferred.

Salary is provided on a yearly basis with duties as assigned; position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: valid teaching certificate and PE/coaching coursework preferred.
• Language: ability to communicate with students and staff clearly.
• Math: ability to interpret performance data and statistics.
• Reasoning: apply common sense to carry out instructions and problems.

Responsibilities

• Coach participants in skills for excellence in the sport.
• Plan and schedule regular in-season practice programs.
• Ensure safety of facilities during all activities.
• Maintain season statistics, records, and results.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship; oversee penalties as needed.
• Coordinate with athletics director on intramural and interscholastic contests.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Coaching knowledge

Education

Teaching certificate

Physical education degree / coaching theory coursework

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5858915
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title:Head Coach
SUMMARY: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Other duties may be assigned.
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the
sport.
Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted
at all times that students are present.
Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching
techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport.
and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and
follow up.
Works closely with the athletics director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic
contests.
Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility.
Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school
and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students of particular program.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Valid teaching certificate and a degree program with a major or minor in physical education or equivalent hours and courses in coaching theory is preferred. Experience in physical education, coaching, first-aid, CPR, and sports medicine.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of the district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variable sin standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop kneel reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.
The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Position Type: After school/Evening
Salary: $5,327 to $6,447 Per Year

Job Categories

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Welcome to King Philip Regional High School

The mission of the King Philip Regional School District is to pursue educational excellence in an environment that fosters individual worth, self-respect, and respect for others.We hold our responsibilities to be the development of the intellectual, physical, and social capabilities of the students as a base upon which they can continue to grow as mature, contributing members of a free and democratic society and to instill in them a sense of integrity, direction, and purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The King Philip Regional School District is committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment towards students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, homelessness, religion, age or immigration status and it does not tolerate discrimination. Inquiries related to harassment and discrimination policies can be directed to Civil Rights Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, 18 King Street Norfolk, MA 02056 508-520-7991. Further information about Employment and EOE policy is available at https://www.kingphilip.org/domain/30.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Derek Phinney , Athletics Director
• 201 Franklin Street
• Wrentham, Massachusetts 02093
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]